We have already reported on GoPro planning to launch the new Hero11 Black action camera. Now, a new report has revealed its launch timeline as well as some of its key specifications.
Just a couple of days prior, we had reported on the American camera maker’s next gen flagship Hero11 Black action camera’s design being leaked. Now, a new report has revealed that the GoPro Hero11 Black will feature a new CMOS sensor, which will also offer a wider Field of View (FOV) compared to its predecessor. This new image sensor on the upcoming action camera has a resolution of 27 megapixel, which is an upgrade from the 23.6 megapixel sensor on the last gen Hero10.
Furthermore, the new camera will also let you reportedly capture 24.7 megapixel screen grabs, which is another improvement over the 19 megapixel stills on the Hero10. For video recording, the report claims that the Hero11 Black will be capable of shooting at 5.3K resolution at 60 fps. It will apparently also be capable of recording 4K videos at 120fps as well. Notably, the new action camera will also come with an improved HyperSmooth 5.0 image stabilization.
On the front, the device will feature a 1.4 inch display similar to the last gen, while the rear sports a 2.27 inch touchscreen display. The GoPro Hero11 Black is rumored to be powered by the same 1,720mAh battery pack and will also feature the same waterproof design that can withstand up to 10 meters of submersion. The Hero11 Black model is expected to have the same GP2 processor, although, there are some improvements expected to make their way on the software side.
The much-awaited Huawei Mate 50 series of flagship smartphones has gone official in China. The lineup includes three models, the Mate 50, Mate 50 Pro, and Mate 50 RS Porsche Design. The lineup also includes an upper mid-range phone called the Mate 50e, which features the Snapdragon 778G 4G chipset.
Without further ado, let us have a look at the specifications, features, and price of the Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 RS Porsche Design. These smartphones are packed with identical specifications, but the Porsche Design sports a premium design, more RAM, and different cameras. Readers can visit the dedicated launch post here to find out about the standard Mate 50.
Design and Display
The Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 RS Porsche Design have nearly identical front designs. Both phones have a notched display on the front. The back panel of the Pro variant has a round-shaped module, which houses a triple camera setup along with an LED flash and other sensors. On the other hand, the Mate 50 RS Porsche Design has an octagon-shaped module slapped on a ceramic back, which is inspired by supercars.
Huawei Mate 50 RS Porsche Design
The Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 RS Porsche Design have a 6.74-inch OLED display that supports an FHD+ resolution of 2612 x 1212 pixels, up to 120Hz refresh rate, 300Hz touch sampling rate, and 1440Hz high-frequency PWM dimming. The display notch houses the complex sensors for 3D face recognition. In addition, these phones are also equipped with an in-display fingerprint scanner.
Specifications
The Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 4G chipset is present under the hood of the Mate 50 Pro and Mate 50 RS Porsche Design. The Pro model comes with 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 3.1 storage, whereas the RS Porsche Design offers 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. For more storage, both devices come with support for up to 256 GB of NM memory card. Both models come preinstalled with Harmony OS 3.0.
Both smartphones have a 4,700mAh battery with 66W fast charging, 50W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. On the connectivity front, both devices are equipped with dual SIM, satellite communication, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.2, dual-frequency GPS, NFC, and a USB-C port.
Cameras
The display notch of both smartphones houses a 13-megapixel selfie snapper along with a 3D depth sensor. The Mate 50 Pro’s back has a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 main camera with OIS, a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and an OIS-supported 64-megapixel periscope telephoto camera.
Huawei Mate 50 Pro
On the Mate 50 RS Porsche Design, Huawei has swapped the periscope camera with an OIS-ready 48-megapixel 35x tele macro camera. Both smartphones support f/1.4 to f/4.0 variable aperture, flicker sensor, laser autofocus, and offer up to 200x super zoom. Both phones have Huawei’s XMAGE image processing technology, which makes them better for taking photos.
Pricing and availability
The Huawei Mate 50 Pro comes in configurations like 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, or 8 GB RAM + 512 GB storage. These variants are priced at 6,799 Yuan (~$977) and 7,799 Yuan (~$1,121), respectively. It can be purchased in colors like Obsidian Black, Frost Silver, Streamer Purple, Daybreak Kunlun, and Kunlun Xiaguang. The Kunlun editions are priced a 6,999 Yuan (~$1,006) and 7,999 Yuan (~$1,149), respectively.
The Mate 50 RS Porsche Design model comes in 12 GB RAM + 512 GB storage variant only. It carries a hefty price tag of 12,999 Yuan (~$1,868). It can be bought in colors like Dark Blue Porcelain and Carmine Porcelain. It will be available for purchase starting Sept. 21, while the Mate 50 Pro will go on sale by Sept. 28 in China. Both devices are now available for pre-sale in the home market. There is no word on the global launch of the Mate 50 series.
If you are a citizen of the 21st century, you have probably heard of FAANG, the world’s 5 biggest companies that are running our modern-day tech industry, or as folks call it – Big Tech. FAANG is an abbreviation for Facebook (now rebranded as Meta), Apple, Amazon, Netflix, and Google.
However, a recent report this week seems to indicate that FAANG is no longer relevant in today’s market and that today, Big Tech is now spearheaded by 6 new leading tech giants that make up MATANA, and they are Microsoft, Amazon, Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, and Alphabet (the parent company of Google).
The 6 MATANA Tech Companies
In a recent video interview with Yahoo Finance Live, Constellation Research Principal Analyst & Founder Ray Wang states that the FAANG abbreviation should be reassessed as it no longer reflects the current market trends.
In the interview, Wang debates that MATANA is an upgrade from FAANG as the new abbreviation added Microsoft, Tesla, and Nvidia into the Big Tech lineup whilst dropping Facebook and Netflix from the list altogether.
The main reason behind the current market trend is because of both Facebook and Netflix are facing fierce competition from their industry rivals, whilst facing backlash from their audiences as well as regulations from governing bodies worldwide.
On the topic of Meta, Yahoo Finance quotes Wang, “Facebook has got to do something besides ads.” “Once again, they’re taking a beating for it. So, is it going to be the glasses? Is it going to be the metaverse? We’re not there yet and that’s really kind of what the challenge is.”
As for Netflix, Wang comments, “The reason they’re out is because, how many more subscribers? How many more subscriptions are you going to handle?” “Product placement should be where they are, plus the ability to do IP licensing. Look at how Disney makes its money.”
Thus, it seems as if the days of Meta and Netflix as market leaders in the industry are numbered, and unless both companies provide new and innovative products in the markets fast, they may end up the likes of Nokia, Blackberry, and other once globally dominant technology brands.
Blackberry Fading Away (Colourised)
Coming to Microsoft and Nvidia, the analyst had several insights to share about them. To quote Wang via Yahoo Finance:
“Microsoft has more than just business-to-business and consumer – they’ve been able to manage both,” he said. “They’re positioned well for the metaverse. They’re positioned well for the cloud and, of course, they’ve got their gaming business.”
“Nvidia is a lot more than just the chips that we look at and more than the data center or gaming,” Wang said. “They’re sitting at the edge between AI, the metaverse, the future of computing, and the way they do their partnerships, they’re set up in a way that’s going to be dominant for quite some time.”
As for Tesla, people had already heard the story of Elon Musk many times, and that he is now the world’s wealthiest man on Earth. And despite the current negative press on Tesla cars, the company sales are still growing and projected to grow further as the world switches away from petrol and gas vehicles to the more environmentally friendly electrical vehicle alternative.
Motorola is currently preparing to launch a couple of new smartphones soon, which includes the Moto Edge 30 Ultra, Edge 30 Fusion, and Edge 30 Neo. However, a new benchmark listing has revealed that the company is also working on a new Moto G Go model as well.
Moto G Go
The upcoming smartphone was just recently spotted on GeekBench, which is a popular benchmarking platform. Looking at this listing, it appears that the company is planning on launching a new lineup of affordable smartphones under the G series branding, with the first model being the Moto G Go. The GeekBench database reveals that the new handset will run on Android 11 OS out of the box.
Although, the name of the device also hints at it possibly running on the Android Go edition of the operating system. For those unaware, the Android Go version is basically Android for smartphones with low RAM and storage. The benchmarking listing showcases the Moto G Go with 2GB of RAM, but there may also be a 3GB RAM variant as well. Its storage options are not listed, however, it can likely be either 32GB or 64GB.
Another notable specification revealed on the platfrom was the model number for Moto G Go’s processor. It is the “MT6762G”, which is basically the MediaTek Helio G25 SoC, which also arrives with an IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU. Unfortunately, finer details regarding this device is still at large, but we can expect more details to surface soon. So stick around for more updates regarding this smartphone.
Earlier today, Realme launched the Realme C33 smartphone and the Realme Watch 3 Pro in the Indian market. Along with these two devices, the brand has also debuted the Realme Buds Air 3S TWS earphones in India.
Realme Buds Air 3S specs & features
Design-wise, the Buds Air 3S comes with silicone ear wing tips that help provide a secure fit for workouts and sports activities. The case on the other hand draws inspiration from a music box and has a transparent lid. The buds are available in Bass Black and Bass White color options.
The earbuds feature an 11mm triple titanium bass driver and four microphones with an AI ENCE noise reduction technology. The earbuds also offer Dolby Atmos stereo surround sound on supported devices. The TWS comes with four different sound modes: bass boost, clear bass, natural balance, and clear vocals.
The Buds Air 3S has a battery life of up to 30 hours when used with the charging case. A simple 10-minute charge provides 5 hours of battery life. A 69ms low-latency mode, 4 mics with AI noise suppression for calls, dual connectivity, Google Fast Pair, full touch control, IPX5 water resistance rating and Realme Link app support are all included.
Realme Buds Air 3S price & availability
The Realme Buds Air 3S costs Rs 2,499, and the TWS will be available on Amazon, Realme.com, and Realme stores across India beginning September 14th.
Oppo has been running ColorOS 13 Alpha and Closed/Open Beta programs for multiple smartphones for the last few weeks. The company has now announced when it will start delivering the stable update. At the same time, it has also disclosed the list of devices that will be added to the Open Beta initiative this month.
Oppo ColorOS 13 Running on Oppo Find X5 Pro
Oppo is known for revealing its software rollout plan at the beginning of each month. Hence, the company hasannounced its update plan for September 2022 covering both Chinese and international markets.
The firm says that it will begin the stable rollout of ColorOS 13 based on Android 13 on September 16. Interestingly, it will start first in global markets, followed by in China on September 23.
Further, talking about ColorOS 13 Open Beta program, 9 more devices will be added to the initiative throughout this month. Six of them will be joining on the same day as the commencement of the stable rollout.
Here’s the official update timeline shared by Oppo for September 2022.
Oppo ColorOS 13 Update Plan Sepetember 2022
Stable Rollout
From September 16
Oppo Find X5 Pro
Australia
France
Indonesia
Malaysia
Thailand
Vietnam
Oppo Find X5
UAE
France
From September 23
Oppo Find X5 Pro
China
Oppo Find X5
China
OnePlus 10 Pro
China
Open Beta
From September 16
Oppo Find X3 Pro Photographer Edition
China
Oppo Find X3 Pro Mars Exploration Edition
China
Oppo Find X3 Pro
China
Oppo Find X3
China
OnePlus 9 Pro
China
OnePlus 9
China
From September 20
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Indonesia
Malaysia
Thailand
From September 23
Oppo Reno 8 Pro (aka Oppo Reno 8 Pro+)
China
India
From September 28
Oppo Find X5 Pro Dimensity Edition
China
OnePlus Ace
China
None of the other Android OEMs (other than Google) are yet to announce the Android 13 stable update rollout date for their devices. Hence, if the competitors don’t release the update by September 16, then Oppo could become the first non-Google company to deliver Android 13 to its users.
Huawei has just officially unveiled its latest Mate series of flagship smartphones after almost two years. Back in November 2020, the Mate 40 series was announced, and now the company has finally launched the next gen Mate 50 series. So let’s take a look at the base variant of the premium lineup.
Design & Display
Looking at the latest flagship smartphone, the Mate 50 features a design that is quite similar to the original Mate 40. It features a curved back panel and curved edges. The rear also houses a large circular camera module like the one found on the Mate 50, albeit, there are changes in its design with the circular module being a single large camera module this time over the previous gen’s donut like design.
On the front, the Chinese tech giant’s Mate 50 sports a 6.7 inch OLED display that has a FHD+ (2700 x 1224 pixels) resolution, with a center aligned punch hole cut out and a 90Hz refresh rate and 300Hz touch sampling rate. This panel also supports HDR, P3 color gamut and can output 1.07 billion colors. The screen also houses an in display fingerprint scanner for security.
Specifications
Under the hood, the new Mate 50 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC that is paired with at least 8GB of RAM. It was initially believed to feature the older Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, but this was a welcomed surprise. However, this processor only supports 4G networking. This is primarily due to the sanctions it faces from the US. Furthermore, the premium grade handset will be powered by a 4,460mAh battery pack that supports 66W fast charging and up to 50W wireless fast charging as well.
Paired with the 4G only Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, this might translate to a slightly better power efficiency than the regular model. Notably, the company has also boasted of an industry breaking battery life, with users even having the option to make calls when the battery is dead thanks to an battery emergency mode. Apart from this, the brand is also offering satellite communication technology that allows for cellular calls and messages in very remote areas where there is no cellular 3G, 4G or 5G coverage. Other features include, stereo speakers, anti fingerprint film, splash, water and dust resistant (although, this wasn’t professionally rated as per the official website).
Camera
The base Huawei Mate 50 smartphone model is equipped with a triple camera setup on the rear. Its primary image sensor is a 50 megapixel flagship Sony IMX766 sensor, which is paired with another 13 megapixel Sony IMX688 ultra wide angle lens. The last camera is the 12 megapixel telephoto zoom lens that offers up to 5x optical zoom capabilities and OIS support. The device also supports the first ever XMAGE imaging technology that will help improve the photography experience. Meanwhile, the front houses a 13 megapixel selfie shooter.
Pricing & Availability
The Huawei Mate 50 is available in multiple color options as well as three different storage configurations. It is offered in five color options, while the storage options include a 128GB, 256GB, and a 512GB top end model. The 128GB model costs 4,999 Yuan (roughly 720 US Dollars), while the 256GB variant has a price tag of 5,499 Yuan (roughly 791 US Dollars) and the 512GB model costs 6,499 Yuan (roughly 935 US Dollars).
Realme has finally launched the Realme Watch 3 Pro, which is a successor to its popular Watch 2 Pro which debuted back in May 2021. The smartwatch has many many exciting features like a large AMOLED display, and long battery life, so let’s check them out in more detail.
Realme Watch 3 Pro Specifications
The Watch 3 Pro features a clean rectangular design with curved edges and has a side button for turning on the display and navigating the UI. It has a 1.78-inch AMOLED display that offers a 368 x 448-pixel resolution and 60Hz refresh rate. It is capable of up to 500nits of brightness and comes with the Always-on display feature.
The Watch 3 Pro comes with the popular Bluetooth calling feature that the brand claims provides a crystal clear calling experience. It also has a built-in GPS which is claimed to accurately track your movements.
Health features include heart rate and blood oxygen sensors that offer all-day heart rate and blood oxygen monitoring as well as sleep and stress monitoring. It features female physiological cycle tracking as well.
The watch includes 110+ sports modes, with 5 major sports states like walking, running, cycling, elliptical, and rowing. These modes are tracked using Cywee’s professional sports algorithms, giving users more accurate and helpful data to make their training sessions more efficient and effective.
Realme claims that the Watch 3 Pro can achieve up to 10 days of battery life with standard GPS and Bluetooth calling, thanks to the 325mAh battery. Other features include – Find My Phone, camera control, alarm, event reminder, flashlight, timer, message notification, music control, stop-watch, hydration reminder, and many other features.
Pricing & availability
The smartwatch has a price tag of ₹ 4,999, however, customers will be able to buy it at ₹ 4,499 as part of the introductory offer. The first sale is scheduled for 9th Sep at 12:00 PM. The watch comes in Black & Grey colors.
Alongside Redmi 11 Prime and Redmi 11 Prime 5G, Xiaomi also launched the Redmi A1 in India. It is the first phone in the company’s new Redmi A series of entry-level smartphones. It was announced as part of the firm’s Special Diwali With Mi Launches. Let’s check out what it has to offer.
Redmi A1 Specifications
The Redmi A1 is built around a 6.52-inch display (LCD) with a resolution of 1600 x 720 pixels (HD+) and a dewdrop notch. It comes powered by a MediaTek Helio A22 chipset paired with LPDDR4x RAM and eMMC 5.1 storage.
Due to its low-level hardware, the handset boots Android 12 Go Editionwithout MIUI skin. As a result, it should offer a better experience than previous entry-level smartphones from Xiaomi.
Further, it features a dual-camera system on the rear comprising an 8MP primary sensor and a 2MP sensor. On the front, it has a 5MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
Other features include dual-SIM 4G support, single-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a dedicated MicroSD card slot. Finally, it is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 10W charging (charger included in the retail box).
Redmi A1 Price and Availability
The Redmi A1 will be available in a single 2GB + 32GB memory configuration priced at ₹6,499 ($81). It can be availed in either Light Blue, Classic Black, or Light Green color options.
The handset will go on sale from 4 PM on September 9. It will be sold via Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, and retail stores.
After teasing for days, Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi 11 Prime and Redmi 11 Prime 5G in India. The two smartphones were announced alongside the Redmi A1. These three handsets are part of Xiaomi’s Special Diwali With Mi Launches. Let’s take a look at the former two phones in this article. To learn about the latter device, check out our coverage on the same.
Redmi 11 Prime
Redmi 11 Prime Series Specifications
The Redmi 11 Prime series consists of two models, namely Redmi 11 Prime and Redmi 11 Prime 5G. As the names suggest, the first one is limited to 4G, whereas the second one offers support for 5G.
The Redmi 11 Prime is the same as the recently launched Poco M5 with a different rear design. On the other hand, the Redmi 11 Prime 5G is a rebranded Redmi Note 11E from China, which also goes by Redmi 10 5G in Southeast Asia.
Talking about specifications, both smartphones flaunt a 6.58-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels (FHD+), a 90Hz refresh rate, and a dewdrop notch. They also boot the same MIUI 13 software based on Android 12.
Further, they sport a 50MP main camera, a 2MP depth sensor, and a 5MP selfie camera. The 4G model has an additional 2MP macro snapper.
The major difference between the two is their chipsets. The 4G variant is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 SoC with Bluetooth 5.3, while the 5G version houses a MediaTek Dimensity 700 chip with Bluetooth 5.1. Either way, they come with LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, and a dedicated MicroSD card slot.
Redmi 11 Prime 5G
Their remaining features include dual-band WiFi, GNSS, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, an IR blaster, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a 5,000mAh battery, and 18W fast charging support (ships with a 22.5W fast charger).
Both of them measure 164 x 76.1 x 8.9 mm in dimensions. However, the 4G model is slightly heavier at 201g compared to the 5G variant’s 200g weight.
Redmi 11 Prime Series Price and Availability
The Redmi 11 Prime series will retail at the following price tags in India.
Redmi 11 Prime
Variants and Price
4GB + 64GB – ₹12,999 ($163)
6GB + 128GB – ₹14,999 ($188)
Colors
Thunder Black
Chrome Silver
Meadow Green
Redmi 11 Prime 5G
Variants and Price
4GB + 64GB – ₹13,999 ($175)
6GB + 128GB – ₹15,999 ($200)
Colors
Peppy Purple
Flashy Black
Playful Green
The Redmi 11 Prime 5G will go on sale from 12 PM on September 9. It can be purchased from either Mi.com, Amazon India, Mi Home stores, or retail stores. Customers can avail of a ₹1,000 discount on ICICI Bank credit card and credit/debit card EMI transactions.
The availability of Redmi 11 Prime will be announced on social media in the coming days.
The Realme C33 has gone official in India. In terms of design, the C33 sports a boxy form factor and two traditional camera rings on the back panel that flaunts a gradient pattern. There is a fingerprint scanner embedded in the power button. On the front, it features a teardrop notch display. It has a thickness of 8.3mm and weighs around 187 grams.
Realme C33 specifications and features
The Realme C33 comes with a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display bearing an HD+ resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. On the imaging front, the C33 features dual rear cameras comprising a 50MP main sensor paired with a 2-megapixel macro lens. There is a 5-megapixel front-facing selfie snapper.
Realme C33
Under the hood, the Realme C33 is equipped with a Unisoc T612 chipset. It is paired with up to 4 GB RAM and up to 64 GB onboard storage expandable via a microSD card slot.
The smartphone draws its power from a 5,000mAh battery unit with support for 10W fast charging. According to Realme, the handset offers up to 37 days of standby time. It offers connectivity features such as dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, a USB-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Realme C33 price and availability
The Realme C33 has arrived in India in two options: 3 GB RAM + 32 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage. These variants are priced at Rs 8,999 (~$138) and Rs 9,999 (~$150), respectively. The C33 can be purchased in three colors, such as Aqua Blue, Night Sea, and Sandy Gold. It will go on sale from at 12 pm on Sept. 12 through Flipkart and Realme India’s website.
Huawei is gearing up to unveil the Mate 50 series of smartphones later today. Ahead of the launch event, TechGoing has spotted the official listing of the Nova 10z for the Chinese market. The launch comes days after the Nova 10 and Nova 10 made their international debut.
Huawei Nova 10z specs
The Huawei Nova 10z has a 6.6-inch LCD display with a punch-hole in the center. It has a Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2400 pixels) and a pixel density of 399 PPI. The power button on the right edge has an integrated fingerprint scanner.
Huawei Nova 10z
The device is powered by an octa-core processor with 8 GB of RAM. It has storage capacities of 128 GB and 256 GB. External storage is not supported by the device. It has a 4,000mAh battery and supports 40W rapid charging. As for software, HarmonyOS 2.0 powers the device.
For optics, the device has a 64MP main camera with an f/1.9 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, It sports a 16MP front camera for selfies.
Other features include dual SIM, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, a USB-C connector, and a 3.5mm audio jack. lastly, it comes with an IP52 certification making the device splash-resistant.
Price and availability
The Nova 10z is available in two variants: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage for 1,699 Yuan ($245) and 8GB RAM + 256GB storage for 1,899 Yuan ($280). Both versions will be available for the first time with a 100 Yuan discount.
The device is currently available for pre-order, with shipments planned to begin on September 26. The Nova 10z is available in Magic Night Black, Frost Silver, and Emerald Green.
Portronics has just launched another audio based product in the Indian market. The company had recently released the Muffs A wireless headphones in the region and has now announced the new Harmonics Z2 neckband earphones.
As stated above, the new hearables feature a neckband design with wireless connectivity. Furthermore, the new wireless earphones also houses 12mm audio drivers and comes with Auto ENC support (Environmental Noise Cancelling), which helps in offering a disturbance free calling in busy areas. Furthermore, it also packs a 250mAh battery pack that promises to offer up to 30 hours of audio playback. The Harmonics Z2 can be charged through a USB Type C port that supports rapid charging as well.
Just 10 minutes of charging can offer around 3 hours of additional playback time. The Harmonics Z2 is built with soft tensile strengthened silicone for daily usage, and the metal earbuds have a personalized fit, which is paired with skin friendly ear tips for better user comfort. Another notable design aspect is the the magnetic lock on the earbuds, which helps keep them from tangling into a bunch as well as ensuring that neckband doesn’t fall off while not in use.
Other features include Lightning Connect that allows is basically like fast pairing, Bluetooth 5.2, basic voice controls through Siri and Google voice assistants. As of right now, the Portronics Harmonics Z2 is available for purchase for an introductory price tag of 799 INR. Meanwhile, its actual retail price will later be 1,999 INR. The earphones are currently listed on the company’s official website, Amazon India, and even Flipkart and other leading online and offline stores.
Samsung recently launched its new foldable devices in the market dubbed the Galaxy Z Fold 4 and the Galaxy Z Flip 4. These devices came with multiple hardware upgrades, but the main attraction was the improvements made on the software front.
Now, these new features are also coming to the previous gen Galaxy foldable like the Z Fold 3, Z Fold 2, and Z Fold as well as the Z Flip 3, Z Flip 2, and the Z Flip via the OneUI 4.1.1 update based on Android 12L.
The update brings the convenient Taskbar feature to all the large screen foldable. It is basically a PC-like taskbar at the bottom center of the display that everything you need within easy reach.
You can also drag and drop any app you want to open from the Taskbar on top of an already open app, which will result in the app opening in a split view. The update also includes Dual Preview, which lets the subject see the shot simultaneously on the cover screen.
On the Galaxy Z Flip series, Quick Shot allows you to see the preview and capture images in their true ratio on the cover screen. The Galaxy Z Flip series gets new Cover Screen features with One UI 4.1.1, allowing you to accomplish more without unlocking your phone. Call a friend, return missed calls, and respond to texts using voice-to-text and emoticons from the Cover Screen. Among the new Quick Setting, options are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, airplane mode, and a flashlight.
The update also includes the August 1 security patch. The update has started rolling out as of yesterday for all the users across the world. It is expected to arrive on all Samsung foldables in the coming days.
After switching over from Samsung’s 4nm foundry to TSMC’s 4nm semiconductor production foundry, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC manufactured on TSMC’s 4nm advanced node process showed significantly better CPU performance, better GPU performance alongside much-improved power efficiency, and thermals compared its peers, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Snapdragon 888+ and Snapdragon 888 SoCs that were manufactured on Samsung’s 4nm and 5nm node process.
Thus, after getting flak and bad press coverage of the overheating and quality control issues for its previous flagship SoCs, Qualcomm did announce that it will be ditching Samsung and moving forward with TSMC only for its flagship SoCs, specifically the Snapdragon 8 series of SoCs.
And in a recent report by Chinese technology leakster, Digital Chat Station on Weibo, they shared the news that Qualcomm and MediaTek’s upcoming next-generation smartphone SoCs will be manufactured via TSMC’s foundry.
Source: Weibo
The Weibo post states that there will be 4 upcoming smartphone SoCs that will be manufactured by TSMC, which are respectively the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, MediaTek Dimensity 9100, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 2, and the MediaTek Dimensity 8200.
According to industry insiders, the development of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is faster than the MediaTek Dimensity 9100 within TSMC, whilst the development of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 is faster than the MediaTek Dimensity 8200 within TSMC.
Both the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Dimensity 9100 SoC are said to present in many Android flagships that are to be announced in 2023, while the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 and MediaTek Dimensity 8200 SoCs will be catered to the mid-range Android market.
The report also states that the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2 is to be an iterative upgrade over the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, with little to no changes to the core layout nor ISPs, and the major difference would be the switch from Samsung’s 4nm process on the 7 Gen 1, to TSMC’s 4nm process on the 7 Gen 2. And due to the fact that the next-generation Snapdragon 7 is an iterative upgrade, it could be instead called the Snapdragon 7+ Gen 1 instead of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 2.
As for the popularity of the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, it is only featured on one smartphone in the market, which is the Oppo Reno 8 Pro mid-range smartphone that is exclusive to China. Presumably because of the bad reputation of Qualcomm’s SoCs that are manufactured by Samsung, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 isn’t garnering a lot of customers among Android smartphone manufacturers, whilst the Snapdragon 778G and 778G+ which are under TSMC’s 6nm foundry seem to be the more prevalent choice for Android smartphone makers instead.
If you fancy picking up a power-efficient Snapdragon 778G+ smartphone yourself, there are 3 options you should consider: the Honor 70 which was launched in IFA Berlin 2022 last week, the Nothing Phone (1) announced by OnePlus founder Carl Pei, and the Motorola Edge 30 which has stock Android software with minimal bloatware for users.
Source: GizTop
The Nothing Phone (1) is on sale today starting from only US$499 on Giztop.
Later today, Huawei will host a launch event at which the brand is expected to debut the Mate 50 series smartphones along with other devices. One such device is the Huawei MateBook E Go. Ahead of the launch, the slate has been spotted on the TENAA listing revealing some key specs.
Huawei MateBook E GO TENAA
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According to the listing, the device has model number GK-G58, and it carries support for LTE connectivity. It operates on the Windows platform and has a 6,000mAh battery and two cameras. The listing does not mention any further details, so let’s take a look at the information available on the device so far.
Huawei Matebook E Go
The Huawei Matebook E Go (2022) is a detachable 2-in-1 tablet notebook laptop. It will come with a color-matching folio keyboard cover featuring a trackpad, along with a stylus that magnetically attaches to the side of the laptop.
The teaser has revealed that the device runs on Windows 11. Additionally, a USB Type-C, a 3.5mm headphone jack, a front-facing webcam, and a rear camera are all visible in the teaser images.
Other than that, reports have revealed that the Matebook E Go (2022) will feature the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Gen 3 mobile platform. This is a new platform developed on TSMC’s cutting-edge 5nm node for low-power laptops. Furthermore, the notebook supports 65W fast wired charging through USB-C Power Delivery. More details about the machine will be revealed at the launch event later today, so stay tuned.
Last month, Xiaomi unveiled the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 in China. Since launch, it has been available in 6 GB, 8 GB, and 12 GB RAM variants. Now, the company has announced anew 8 GB RAM variant for people in the home market who are looking forward to purchasing the Pad 5 Pro 12.4.
The Pad 5 Pro has been available in variants like 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage, 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage, and 12 GB RAM + 256 GB storage in China. These models are priced at 2,799 Yuan (~$403), 3,299 Yuan (~$476), and 3,999 Yuan (~$576), respectively. The tablet comes in three colors, such as black, silver, and green.
Xiaomi is yet to confirm the price and availability of the new variant that offers 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. It is likely that the new model could be priced at 2,999 Yuan (~$433) in the home market.
Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 specifications
The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 has a 12.4-inch IPS LCD display that offers a resolution of 1600 x 2560 pixels, an aspect ratio of 16:10, a refresh rate of 120Hz, and 500 nits of brightness. It carries support for Dolby Vision and comes with Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the screen.
Under the hood, the Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro 12.4 features the Snapdragon 870 chipset. It is coupled with up to 12 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 256 GB of native storage. There is no microSD card slot on the device. It runs on the Android 12 OS with MIUI Pad 13 custom skin on top.
On the front, it has a 20-megapixel camera, and its back panel has a 50-megapixel main camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and an LED flash. It houses a 10,000mAh battery that carries support for 67W fast charging. The device is fitted with quad speakers and carries support for stylus.
Recent reports have claimed that Tecno is gearing up to launch the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition smartphone in India. The launch seems imminent as its microsite has gone live on Amazon India. The page shows how the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition looks and what its most important features are.
The Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition page available on Amazon reveals that it is “coming soon.” This indicates that the phone will debut in the next few days and might be available during the Great Indian Festival 2022 sale.
Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition banner on Amazon
The major attraction of the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition is that it is equipped with a polychromatic photoisomer technology on its back. As can be seen in the image below, each block on the phone’s back can change colors to multiple shades from plain white. The color-changing technology of the phone has been dubbed as the “Sunlight Drawing” by the company since it can change colors in sunlight.
Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition specifications
The Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition has a 6.8-inch IPS LCD display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, a 20.5:9 aspect ratio, and a 120Hz refresh rate. The device boots to Android 12 with HiOS 8.6 on top. For security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.
Tecno Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition
The Helio G96 is present at the helm of the Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition. It has 8 GB of RAM, up to 5 GB of virtual RAM, and 128 GB of built-in storage. The 5,000mAh battery of the device supports 33W fast charging.
The Camon 19 Pro Mondrian Edition has a 32-megapixel front camera. On its back, it features an OIS-enabled 64-mgeapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel telephoto snapper, a 2-megapixel depth assist lens, a laser autofocus unit, and a quad-LED flash.
Last month, ASUS launched its latest Zenfone series smartphone in the form of the ASUS Zenfone 9 as the successor to the last year’s Zenfone 8. Now, the company has started taking pre-orders for the ASUS Zenfone 9 in the United States.
The phone is priced at $699 and is now up for pre-order on Amazon. To make the deal better, the company is also offering all early buyers of the phone a complimentary pair of ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless earbuds, which costs $99.
Coming to the specifications, the ASUS Zenfone 9 features a 5.9-inch SAMOLED display with a Full HD+ screen resolution and up to 120Hz refresh rate with 445PPI pixel density, HDR10+ support, and a 112-percent DCI-P3 color gamut.
Under the hood, the device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, coupled with up to 16GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It runs the Android 12 operating system out-of-the-box with the company’s own custom UI.
In the camera department, there’s a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor coupled with a 2-megapixel Sony IMX363 ultra-wide sensor with 113 degrees field of view. On the front side, there’s a 12-megapixel Sony IMX663 snapper for taking selfies and video calling.
The IP68-rated water and dust-resistant smartphone is powered by a 4,300mAh battery and has 30W fast charging support. The company claims that the battery can be charged from zero to 50 percent in under 30 minutes.
The company recently announced the Android 13 beta program for the ASUS Zenfone 9 smartphone, and the new software is now already being rolled out to those who are enrolled in the beta program. This means that the stable version of the new Android 13 should be available in the coming months.
Teclast P20S Tablet which generally retails for $200 is now available at a discounted price of $109.99 only at AliExpress. Please note that this super deal ends on September 9, 2022.
Generally retailing for $200, you can now buy Teclast P20S Tablet at a discounted price of $109.99 only at AliExpress. The tablet is available in the EU, UK, US, and Australian plugs. The final price may be lower or higher depending on the shipping region and warehouse. This deal ends on September 9, 2022. So place your order asap.
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